Zeeland Township alcohol ban could go up for vote, if 1,200 signatures are collected

The Zeeland Township Board voted unanimously to put a proposal to repeal a ban on alcohol sales on the Nov. 6 ballot, provided supporters can get at least 1,200 signatures by Aug. 12.

Tom Elhart, a real estate agent, has been acting as an agent for Dunlop Development, which Elhart said would like to build a restaurant in a strip mall near Homestead Drive in the township, but only if alcohol can be served there.

Elhart said after the meeting he was uncertain if his camp would pursue the petition.